Manager - Commercial, Financial & Infrastructure Advisory @ Scyne Advisory

• Lead day-to-day project and workstream delivery, translating client objectives into clear strategies, plans, activities, responsibilities, timelines and high-quality advisory outcomes.
• Support clients across the infrastructure lifecycle, including strategy and planning, options assessment, business cases, procurement, funding and financing, delivery and asset management.
• Analyse and evaluate clients’ current systems, structures, operating models, workflows, records, reports and procedures to identify organisational shortcomings, improvement opportunities and evidence-based options.
• Lead the preparation of clear, concise and impactful reports, presentations, models and other deliverables within agreed timeframes and quality standards.
• Develop and oversee analytical models, data processing workflows, dashboards and visual outputs that support robust analysis, communicate insights clearly and inform client decision-making.
• Provide clients with clear written and verbal updates on progress, risks, dependencies and recommended actions.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, stakeholder engagements and working sessions to gather inputs, test findings, build alignment and support successful project delivery.
• Apply structured problem solving and contemporary industry thinking to identify the key challenges facing clients and develop practical, innovative and implementable solutions.
• Develop learning materials, frameworks, guidance notes, tools and supporting documentation that help clients and project teams embed recommendations and apply consistent ways of working.
• Coordinate inputs from specialists across different backgrounds and disciplines, ensuring analysis and advice are integrated, consistent and aligned to engagement objectives.
• Provide guidance, oversight and mentorship to junior team members, reviewing work and supporting their technical and professional development.
• Contribute to proposals, pitches, business cases, knowledge development, continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and best practice within the consulting team, while demonstrating Scyne’s values and ethical standards.
• Build trusted and productive relationships with government, public sector and infrastructure client stakeholders, developing a clear understanding of their objectives, project needs and operating context.
• Work closely with engagement leaders and multidisciplinary project teams to plan, coordinate and deliver commercial, financial, economic and infrastructure advisory outcomes.
• Collaborate across the Commercial, Financial & Infrastructure practice and broader Scyne business, drawing on diverse sector, technical and functional expertise.
• Collaborate with internal teams, client stakeholders and external advisers to coordinate inputs, resolve issues and support the successful delivery of projects.
• Lead and support junior team members through clear direction, quality review, coaching and constructive feedback, while contributing to an inclusive and high-performing team environment.
• Experience delivering commercial, financial, economic or infrastructure advisory engagements, preferably for government or public sector clients.
• Understanding of the development and delivery of large-scale infrastructure and major projects across sectors such as transport, energy, housing, health or social infrastructure.
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the confidence to discuss project-specific issues with clients, staff and multidisciplinary teams at different levels of an organisation.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, research and analytical capability, with a natural inclination for structured problem solving and intellectual curiosity.
• Proficient in developing robust financial and Cost-Benefit Analysis models, leveraging dynamic scenario testing to generate reliable outputs that support strategic, evidence-based decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience in processing, analysing and interpreting complex organisational data using analytics and workflow tools to deliver reliable insights and support project delivery.
• Experienced in building intuitive dashboards and geospatial outputs using Tableau and QGIS to translate complex technical information into clear, practical, and client-ready visual formats.
• Ability to produce high-quality, concise and impactful proposals, recommendations, reports, presentations, analytical outputs and client-ready documentation within agreed timeframes.
• Experience planning and managing defined project workstreams, coordinating team activities and maintaining quality, timelines and client expectations.
• Professional judgement and demeanour, with the ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-paced and ambiguous environments.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in economics, project management, property or development, finance, business, commerce, engineering, law, urban planning or an equivalent discipline. A relevant master’s degree is preferred.
• A continuous learning mindset, with a commitment to staying informed of trends, risks, developments and innovations that may affect clients, infrastructure markets, services or ways of working.
• Collaborative and inclusive, with a genuine commitment to working as one team, valuing diverse perspectives and celebrating shared success.
• Client-focused and commercially minded, with the curiosity to understand client needs and the drive to deliver superior outcomes and experiences.
• Proactive, accountable and dependable, taking ownership of commitments and following through on agreed actions.
• Analytical and solutions-oriented, with the confidence to challenge assumptions, explore new ideas and approach complex problems with sound judgement.
• Adaptable and resilient, remaining effective in fast-paced environments and comfortable navigating uncertainty and changing priorities.
• Growth-oriented and generous with knowledge, actively seeking feedback and supporting the development of junior team members.
• Trusted and ethical, doing the right thing when no one is looking and speaking up when something does not feel right.

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Benefits

• Market leading Parental Leave: Allows either carer to take 26 weeks of leave, flexibly, until a child is two years of age. A six-month minimum service requirement for new starters applies. We also make full superannuation contributions for up to 12 months (including unpaid parental leave).
• Flex working: Our people have the autonomy to choose where and when they work so they can integrate their professional and personal lives, finding the right balance that fuels their growth, wellbeing, engagement and productivity. If it works for them, their teams, and their clients, it works for us.
• Additional leave: a 5th week of paid leave to support rest, wellbeing, and inclusion during our annual summer shutdown also Birthday leave, First Nations Cultural Leave, Floating Public Holidays, Leave+ (purchased leave up to 12 weeks), Study Leave, Volunteering Leave, and more!
• Employee share options for every team member, reflecting our commitment to shared success and ownership.
• Smart Device reimbursement: Working flexibly means accessing the information you need on the go. That’s why we help pay for your smartphone or tablet, claiming up to $60 a month towards your bill.
• Wellness and Lifestyle benefits: We’ll give you $295 a year to spend on items or activities that support your wellness, and up to $205 a year to support your balanced lifestyle.
• Sonder: A digital care platform that empowers people to actively take control of their wellbeing to live well and perform at their best, free to Scyne Employees and their immediate family members.

Scyne Advisory: Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Impact

We champion a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognising that collective intelligence and varied perspectives are crucial for delivering exceptional outcomes for Australia's public sector. We actively encourage applications from individuals within marginalised and historically underrepresented communities. Please advise us if you require any adjustments during the application process.

We are deeply passionate about improving outcomes for First Peoples, collaborating with government and community sectors on programs focused on First Nations clients, consumers, and communities. We highly value the profound knowledge, insights, capabilities, strength, resilience, and cultural competence of First Peoples.

Our recruitment process is fair and inclusive, seeking a skilled and diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve. We consider ability, performance, potential, and alignment with our values, valuing unique experiences and contributions. Background checks and, if required, valid Commonwealth security clearances are part of our process.

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